How a Thai luxury hotel brand is conquering Italy
At last count, Anantara and its sister brands have more than 60 hotels operating under multiple brands, including Tivoli, NH Collection, NHOW, Avani Hotels and NH Hotels in Italy…
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How a Thai luxury hotel brand is conquering Italy
At last count, Anantara and its sister brands have more than 60 hotels operating under multiple brands, including Tivoli, NH Collection, NHOW, Avani Hotels and NH Hotels in Italy…
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The Ivorian resort where the ocean washes away livelihoods
Every week Habib Hassan Nassar has to defend his beachfront hotel in Ivory Coast against an attacker that threatens to destroy his livelihood. His assailant is the rising sea that is eroding this coastal resort…
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Six ways voice-assisted tech delivers business value
Voice-controlled technologies are everywhere in everyday life. Over one-third of Americans now own a smart speaker, like an Amazon Alexa or Google Home, and 7 out of 10 say they use it at least daily…
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Envisaging the AI Hotel of the Future
Imagine that you are eagerly organizing a weekend getaway for your daughter's 16th birthday…
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THE U.S. HOSPITALITY industry is set to harness AI to reshape the “typical” guest experience, according to hotel revenue management software and services provider IDeaS…
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European Ski Resorts Might Open Earlier Than Expected Following Snowfall in Several Destinations
The European winter season might open earlier this year as some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, with this marking the beginning of the tourism season…
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Los Angeles City advances restrictions on new hotel development
A proposal to force hotel developers to replace housing lost in the development process advanced out of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission last week as part of a deal between the city and a local labor union. On Nov…
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Spotlight Interview: Mark Lewis, Founder and CEO at HotelREZ
Twenty years ago, Mark Lewis founded HotelREZ, creating one of the largest and highly awarded hotel distribution consortia, as well as launching World Rainbow Hotels, the world’s only GDS-enabled consortia for the LGBTQ+ market…
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RateGain Raises $72 Million for Investments and Acquisitions
Indian travel tech firm RateGain, which is publicly traded, raised $72 million for investments and acquisitions to “build an AI-powered integrated tech stack” to power its travel and hospitality clients, the company said…
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Hotel Cateys 2023: Revenue Manager of the Year – Doris Woehnl, Rosewood London
As director of revenue management and a key member of Rosewood London's executive committee, Doris Woehnl has consistently met and exceeded revenue targets, implemented greater cross-departmental collaboration and given immense support and…
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Towering former Portsmouth star's unexpected retirement side hustle in homeland of Iceland
However, it has also emerged that the former player has also made the unusual move into the hospitality industry in Iceland, with his own hotel around a one-hour drive from his team's ground…
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Over 30 ‘outstanding’ Polish hotels preselected for new Michelin award
Over 30 hotels in Poland have been out forward for a new award from gastronomic bible the Michelin Guide…
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You’d be forgiven for having not heard of Henningsvær. Found way up in the arctic circle, the archipelago in northern Norway is a small fishing village of just 510 people – and also the site of the latest project by Jonathan Tuckey Design (JTD)…
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Wyndham board deems Choice Hotels' new offer "a step backwards"
U.S. hotel operator Wyndham Hotels and Resorts (WH.N) said on Tuesday a new letter from Choice Hotels (CHH.N) "represents a step backwards" and the terms outlined are not in the best interests of Wyndham or its shareholders…
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Takeaways on fine water, a growing trend for the privileged in a world that's increasingly thirsty
Fine water is a growing category worldwide, even in water-stressed countries like India, where one company imports natural spring water that's bottled in sleek glass bottles in Bhutan…
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Digital Nomad Startup Raises $325 Million For 150 Boutique Hotels
Traditional short-term rentals often don't work well for the digital nomad who also wants to socialize. Outsite is trying to fill that gap…
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How Hotels Can Protect Power Devices from Looming Cyber Threats in an Interconnected IT Environment
As IT strategies have evolved amid the digital transformation, an era of generative AI is emerging that is changing the way hotels serve guests…
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Stein Eriksen wins best in the U.S. honors
Voters in the 2023 World Ski Awards crowned the Forbes Five-Star Stein Eriksen Lodge the “United States’ Best Ski Hotel” and Stein Eriksen Residences the “United States’ Best Ski Boutique Hotel” in the 11th annual World Ski Awards, upholding their…
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